Kenya: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Kenya

The Kenyan frozen fruits and vegetables market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Frozen fruits and vegetables consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Kenya

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of frozen fruits and vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen fruits and vegetables exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen fruits and vegetables export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were imported into Kenya; shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fruits and vegetables to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen fruits and vegetables imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen fruits and vegetables to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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